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Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education
Namibian College of Open Learning · Windhoek (HQ) — Distance Learning
About this programme
A four-year NQF Level 7 bachelor degree that prepares teachers for pre-primary and junior primary phases (Grade 1-3). NAMCOL's flagship education degree, designed for in-service educarers and new entrants who cannot afford full-time study. Combines theory, pedagogy, and supervised teaching practice through distance learning.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 25 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BEd |
| Institution | Namibian College of Open Learning |
| Faculty / school | Tertiary |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Distance Learning (HQ Windhoek + 9 regional offices) |
| Minimum points | 25 |
| Accreditation | NCHE Accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF Government Funding Available (100% subsidy for NQF 5-8 programmes; subject to means-test thresholds and faculty quota) |
Careers this programme leads to
Junior Primary Teacher (Grade 1-3) Pre-Primary Teacher Foundation Phase Teacher ECD Centre Principal Education Officer (Foundation Phase) Curriculum Developer (ECD) Pre-School Inspector Educator Trainer (ECD) Education NGO Programme Officer Private-School Teacher
Source
Published by https://namcol.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prospectus-2026-1.pdf.
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